Chunk of I-77 Closed: Major Construction Project Begins

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Attention all drivers: a major construction project along I-77 has begun, meaning a large chunk of the interstate will be closed this weekend.

A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the temporary closure is part of Phase 1 of the Bridge Deck Replacement Project over the Cuyahoga River.

All lanes along I-77 North and I-77 South between Grant Ave in Cleveland and I-480 were closed Friday night and were to remain closed until Monday at 6 a.m.

Traffic will be detoured along SR 176 and I-490. Drivers who need access between I-490 and state Route 21 should use I-490 westbound to W. 7th Street to I-490 eastbound to I-77 southbound, according to ODOT.

ODOT also said that the I-480 westbound ramp to 77 North and the 77 southbound ramp to I-480 East will be reduced to one lane and stay that way until November.